A&WMA

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to 12,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries.

AAI

The AAI was founded in 1896 'to promote and afford facilities for the study of architecture and the allied sciences and arts, and to provide a medium of friendly communication between members and others interested in the progress of architecture'. It sponsors a public lecture series and annual awards.

ACADIA

ACADIA was formed in the early 1980's for the purpose of facilitating communication and critical thinking regarding the use of computers in architecture, planning and building science. A particular focus is education and the software, hardware and pedagogy involved in education.

ACD

The American Center for Design is a primary source of information about design and its role in our culture and our economy.

ACS

The ACS seeks to promote the public's perceptions and understanding of chemistry and the chemical sciences through public outreach programs and public awareness campaigns

ACSA

The ACSA is a nonprofit, membership association founded in 1912 to advance the quality of architectural education.

ADDA

Established in 1959 as an individual membership society, the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) is pledged to meeting and serving the professional growth and advancement of the individual working in the design drafting community.

AEA

It's all about innovation. It's all about competition. It's all about productivity, efficiency and success.

AEI

The Mission of the Architectural Engineering Institute is to provide a Multi-disciplinary Forum for Building Industry Professionals engaged in the Planning, Design, Construction, and Operation of Buildings to examine Technical and Professional Issues of Common Interest.

AF&PA

AF&PA is the national trade association of the forest, paper and wood products industry. We represent member companies engaged in growing, harvesting and processing wood and wood fiber, manufacturing pulp, paper and paperboard products form both virgin and recycled fiber, and producing engineered and traditional wood products.

AIA

For Architects and the architectural profession.

AIAS

The mission of the University of Oregon A.I.A.S. chapter shall be to promote excellence in architectural education, training, and practice; to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; and to organize architecture students and combine their efforts to advance the area and science of architecture.

AIBC

The Institute is a self- governing body, the principal mandate of which is to regulate the profession of architecture in accordance with the Architects Act (Chapter 19, Statutes of British Columbia).

AIChE

Founded in 1908, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a nonprofit organization providing leadership to the chemical engineering profession.

AIP

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a not-for-profit membership corporation chartered in New York State in 1931 for the purpose of promoting the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare.

AISE

The Association of Iron and Steel Engineers is the largest member-based technical organization in the steel industry–worldwide. Dedicated to the advancement of technical and engineering phases of the production and processing of iron and steel, the theme for the future is International Technology for World Competition.

AISI

For over a century, North American steel producers have left their day-to-day rivalries behind to work as partners and members of the American Iron and Steel Institute in furthering its mission to promote steel as the material of choice and to enhance the competitiveness of the North American steel industry and its member companies.

ANSI Online

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has served in its capacity as administrator and coordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardization system for more than 80 years.

APDF

The Association of Professional Design Firms is an organization dedicated to elevating the standards of professional business practice for design consulting firms.

API

API is the major national trade association representing the entire petroleum industry: exploration and production, transportation, refining, and marketing.

APS/DFD

The Division of Fluid Dynamics of the American Physical Society exists for the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of the physics of fluids with special emphasis on the dynamical theories of the liquid, plastic and gaseous states of matter under all conditions of temperature and pressure.

ASCE

Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 123,000 civil engineers worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society.

ASEE

A nonprofit member association, founded in 1893, dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and technology education.

ASHRAE

ASHRAE is an international membership organization operated for the exclusive purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation, the allied arts and sciences, and related human factors for the benefit of the public.

ASME

ASME conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year, and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards.

ASNT

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. (ASNT) is the world's largest technical society for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals.

ASQ

ASQ is a society of individual and organizational members dedicated to the ongoing, development, advancement, and promotion of quality concepts, principles, and techniques.

ASSE

Founded in 1911, ASSE is the world's oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its 33,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. ASSE has 12 divisions and 148 chapters in the United States and abroad.

ASTM

ASTM's mission is to be the foremost developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services having internationally recognized quality and applicability that promote public health and safety, and the overall quality of life; contribute to the reliability of materials, products, systems and services; and facilitate national, regional, and international commerce.

ATC

ATC's mission is to develop state-of-the-art, user-friendly engineering resources and applications for use in mitigating the effects of natural and other hazards on the built environment.

AWC

AWC is the wood products division of the American Forest & Paper Association. AWC's mission is to increase the use of wood by assuring the broad regulatory acceptance of wood products, developing design tools and guidelines for wood construction, and influencing the development of public policies affecting the use of wood products.

AWS

The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines.

BOCA Int'l

Founded in 1915, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is a nonprofit member- ship association, comprised of more than 16,000 members who span the building community, from code enforcement officials to materials manufacturers.

BSI

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is now the world's leading standards and quality services organisation. Formed in 1901 and incorporated under Royal Charter in 1929, BSI is the oldest national standards- making body in the world.

CAADRIA

An association of those who teach and conduct research in computer-aided architectural design in schools of architecture throughout Asia.

CBIA

CBIA is a federation of ten regional building industry associations (BIAs/HBAs) and is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the member associations.

CERF

The Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) research organization established by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on May 1, 1989 to provide leadership, direction, and an organizational structure to foster research for the civil engineering profession at large.

CGSB

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), a part of the Federal Government of Canada (Public Works and Government Services Canada), is mandated to provide a range of standardization and conformity assessment services in support of government procurement and other government requirements.

CIB

CIB was established in 1953 as an Association whose objectives were to stimulate and facilitate international cooperation and information exchange between governmental research institutes in the building and construction sector, with an emphasis on those institutes engaged in technical fields of research.

Construction Institute

The University of Hartford Construction Institute is a statewide non-profit, non-partisan professional association of building and construction industry decision makers - - in both private organizations and public institutions - - concerned with the challenges of the built environment.

CPSC

CPSC, an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Visit us often to share lifesaving information.

CSA International

Established in 1919, CSA International is a leader in the field of standards development and the application of these standards through product certification, management systems registration, and information products.

CSI Net

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is a national professional association that provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communication among all the nonresidential building design and construction industry's disciplines and meet the industry's need for a common system of organizing and presenting construction documents.

DBIA

In response to the emergence of design-build project delivery as a significant force in the design and construction field, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) was founded (in 1993) to provide a voice supporting this integrated process.

DTIC

A key element of the DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program, DTIC is the central Department of Defense facility for providing access to and facilitating the exchange of scientific and technical information.

EC

With over a quarter of a million professional engineers and technicians on its national register, the Engineering Council and its 35 partner engineering Institutions promotes and regulates the profession to maintain a world-class engineering work force in the UK and a standard against which overseas professional engineers are judged.

eCADDe

Since 1983 eCAADe has been a non-profit making association of institutions and individuals with a common interest in promoting good practice and sharing information in relation to the use of computers in the education of architects and other related professions.

EERI

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is a national, nonprofit, technical society of engineers, geoscientists, architects, planners, public officials, and social scientists. EERI members include researchers, practicing professionals, educators, government officials, and building code regulators.

FPL

The Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) in Madison, Wisconsin, serves the public as the nation's leading wood research institute. Research concentrates on pulp and paper products, housing and structural uses of wood, wood preservation, wood and fungi identification, and finishing and restoration of wood products. In addition to traditional lines of research, FPL is responding to environmental pressures on the forest resource by using cutting-edge techniques to study recycling, develop environmentally friendly technology, and understand ecosystem-based forest management.

FPS

The Fluid Power Society is the International Organization for Fluid Power and Related Motion Control Professionals.

GPA

Gas Processors Association (GPA) is an organization of operating and producing companies engaged in the processing of natural gas.

HBI

The Home Builders Institute (HBI) is the nation's leading source for education and training programs serving the home building industry.

HFES

The Society's mission is to promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds.

ICBO

ICBO has been the leading source of building and related construction codes for more than 75 years. Our association prides itself on providing excellent products and services to ensure the public's safety.

ICC Online

On December 9, 1994, the International Code Council (ICC) was established as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national codes.

IEC

The International Electrotechnical Commission is the international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology.

IEEE

The IEEE ("eye-triple-E"), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., helps advance global prosperity by promoting the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession.

IESNA

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) was founded in 1906 to establish scientific lighting recommendations and to disseminate this information to all interested parties. It is the recognized authority on lighting in North America.

IOP

The Institute of Physics is an international learned society and professional body for the advancement and dissemination of physics…

ISA

ISA is an international, nonprofit, educational organization. The Society fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control.

ISO

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies from some 130 countries, one from each country.

JIS

In Japan, industrial standardization is promoted at the national, industry association, and company levels. JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) are voluntary national standards for industrial and mineral products.

MCEER

The Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research is a national center of excellence in advanced technology applications. It seeks the reduction of earthquake damage and losses through research, development and application of new knowledge and advanced technologies.

NAHB

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a federation of more than 800 state and local builders associations throughout the United States. The mission of this Washington, D.C.-based trade association is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry, and to promote policies that will keep housing a national priority.

NAI

The NAI houses important archives and collections, and makes them accessible to the public. The institute provides facilities for research and offers a platform for discussion. Through its exhibitions and publications the NAI wants to inform, inspire and stimulate those active in the profession and the wider public.

NCARB

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is a non-profit federation of 55 state and territory architectural registration boards in the United States. As part of its mission to develop professional standards, the Council manages the following services for interns and architects:

NCMA

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), established in 1918, is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry.

NCS

The National CAD Standard (NCS) coordinates CAD publications of multiple organizations. The purpose of the National CAD Standard is to allow consistent and streamlined communication among owners and design/construction teams. Use of the NCS will result in reducing costs for developing and maintaining office standards and the transfer of building design data from design to facility management. The National CAD Standard offers greater efficiency in the design and construction process documentation.

NCSL International

The mission of NCSL International is to advance technical and managerial excellence in the field of Metrology, Measurement Standards, Instrument Calibration, and Test and Measurement, through voluntary activities aimed at improving product and service quality, productivity, and the competitiveness of Member Organizations in the national and international marketplace.

NEMA

For more than 70 years, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association has been developing standards for the electrical manufacturing industry and is today one of the leading standards development organizations in the world.

NFBA

The National Frame Builders Association offers many different forms of resources for its members and nonmembers. This includes marketing resources, educational and training resources, and industry publications.

NIBS

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established by the Congress to serve the public interest by promoting a more rational regulatory environment for the building community, by facilitating the introduction of new and innovative technology, and disseminating nationally recognized technical information.

NIST

Established in 1901, NIST strengthens the U.S. economy and improves the quality of life by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards.

NOFMA

Promotes the hardwood flooring industry.

NSBE

NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

NSPE

The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the only engineering society that represents individual engineering professionals and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines.

NSSN

Building on the strength of strong partnerships, NSSN is becoming the World Wide Web's most comprehensive data network on developing and approved national, foreign, regional and international standards and regulatory documents.

OECD

The OECD groups 29 member countries in an organisation that, most importantly, provides governments a setting in which to discuss, develop and perfect economic and social policy.

OpenDWG Alliance

The OpenDWG Alliance is an association of CAD customers and vendors committed to promoting Autodesk AutoCAD's DWG drawing file format as an open, industry-standard format for the exchange of CAD drawings.

OpenGL

OpenGL is the premier environment for developing portable, interactive 2D and 3D graphics applications from modeling to scientific to games.

PCEA

The Professional Construction Estimators Association of America, Inc., has as its purpose to promote and improve the construction industry through education of the Association's membership, through the continuing education of construction professionals and craftsman.

PEER

The Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center is a consortium of western universities working in partnership with business, industry, and government to i dentify and to reduce through performance-based engineering, earthquake risks to life safety and to the economy.

RAIA

The Royal Australian Institute of Architects is a national body consisting of 8000 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute was formed in 1930 when state architectural Institutes combined to form a unified national association with the following aims:

RILEM

A Network of Technical Experts Advancing the Knowledge of Building Materials and Structures

SBCCI

The Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) provides technical, educational, and administrative support to governmental departments and agencies engaged in building codes administration and enforcement. SBCCI also provides similar support to others in the building design and construction industry. This web site is just one aspect of that support.

SCIP

Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice is a nationwide technical resource organization that aids design firms, agencies, facility managers, and manufacturers in acquiring specifications from qualified writers, and allows independent specifiers to enhance their professionalism by sharing techniques and industry developments.

SIAM

Inspired by the vision that applied mathematics should play an important role in advancing science and technology in industry, a small group of professionals from academe and industry met in Philadelphia in 1951 to start an organization whose members would meet periodically to exchange ideas about the use of mathematics in industry. This meeting led quickly to the organization of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) in 1952.

SIWI

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a scientific, technical and awareness-building organization that contributes to international efforts to combat the escalating global water crisis. SIWI facilitates research, increases understanding and stimulates action on world water issues.

SRIA

The Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia is a national non-profit organisation providing a high quality technical support and information service to the Australian building industry. We are funded and supported by the manufacturers and suppliers of steel reinforcing bars used in Australian construction.

SMPS

SMPS represent 5500 A/E/C professionals involved with Marketing and Sales within their firms.

SWE

SWE stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity.

The Aluminum Association

The Aluminum Association, Inc. is the trade association for U.S. producers of primary aluminum, recyclers and semi-fabricated aluminum products.

TMS

Headquartered in the United States but international in both its membership and activities, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a rare professional organization that encompasses the entire range of materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials.

UICB

The UICB was formed in 1958. The Union provides a connecting link between national and regional Building Centres and kindred organizations. Its purpose is to develop building information activies and services on an international level.

UL

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. We have tested products for public safety for more than a century. Each year, more than 16 billion UL Marks are applied to products worldwide.

USACE

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is made up of approximately 34,600 civilian and 650 military men and women. Our military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists work hand in hand as leaders in engineering and environmental matters.

WSSN

World Standards Services Network (WSSN), is a network of publicly accessible World Wide Web servers of standards organizations around the world. Through the Web sites of its members, WSSN provides information on international, regional and national standardization and related activities and services.